“He is a player who works hard, a warrior who does not shrink from the fight. He is a great addition to the team”, he added.

“Throughout his career he has scored important goals.

“I remember his goal against Lyon last season in the final of the League Cup and it was his efforts that helped Marseille to reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League. His record speaks for itself."

The 32-year-old started his career with Galo Maringa in 1998 and made his breakthrough move to Shakhtar Donetsk in 2002. He scored 91 goals in seven seasons at the club before moving to Marseille in 2009.

The Brazilian bagged seven goals in all competitions for Les Phoceens last season and the Greens faithful will be hoping that he can use his experience to propel the team into European spots.